Seamless Shift: From Onport to Multivendor Marketplace

Running a marketplace with tools like Onport requires flexibility and a future-ready mindset, especially when platforms evolve or phase out.

Onport is set to officially sunset its platform on October 1st, 2025.

Many Shopify store owners are now in search of a reliable, long-term solution to keep their multivendor operations running seamlessly.

If you’re exploring your next move, Webkul Multivendor Marketplace app offers a powerful, fully integrated solution, designed specifically for Shopify and built to help you scale with confidence.

In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, to stay competitive and future-ready, marketplaces must remain adaptable, even when it means changing the tools they rely on.

What is the Webkul Multivendor Marketplace app?

The Webkul Multivendor Marketplace app offers a well-structured and easy-to-navigate admin panel, helping you manage your entire marketplace with precision.

Each feature is thoughtfully designed to simplify complex tasks, whether it’s onboarding sellers or tracking orders and commissions.

Here’s a detailed look at the core sections available in Multivendor Marketplace:

1- Dashboard

The admin dashboard provides a complete overview of your marketplace. Notably, it includes key metrics such as:

Total number of sellers
Product listings and status
Recent orders
Commission summaries
Pending seller and product approvals

It serves as your daily control panel to stay updated on marketplace performance.

2- Sellers

This section allows the admin to manage all seller-related activities. You can:

Approve or reject seller applications
View seller profiles and their listed products
Set custom commission rates for each seller
For greater flexibility, sellers can be temporarily disabled or removed at any time.

You maintain full control over who operates on your platform and how.

3- Separate Dashboard for Sellers

Each seller receives access to a dedicated dashboard. Through their panel, sellers can:

Add and manage products
View and fulfill orders
Track earnings and payouts
Customize their store profile, add a profile picture, and a store banner

As the admin, you can control which features are accessible to sellers and even customize the look and feel of the seller panel to match your store’s branding from Seller Configuration.

4- Products

Within this section, you can manage product listings across vendors. Key features include:

Adding products manually or in bulk by CSV
Assigning or reassigning products to sellers
Reviewing and approving products added by sellers
Filter and “Search by” options for targeted results
Monitoring inventory and product changes

This ensures product quality and consistent catalog management.

5- Orders

Manage all marketplace orders in one place. Multivendor Marketplace allows you to:

View customer orders
Admin can send reminders to sellers to fulfill
Monitor fulfillment and shipping
progress
Track multivendor transactions easily

This keeps your order flow organized and transparent across all sellers.

6- Commission

Set flexible commission rules that align with your business model. Options include:

Percentage / Fixed / Percentage+Fixed
Commission can be applied globally, seller-wise, category-wise, product-wise, and even at the variant level.
Check the commission from the commission listing
Choose to include or exclude tax and shipping charges from the commission calculation

7- Payment

Oversee seller payouts with clarity and control. The Payment section allows you to:

View payout status (pending/processed)
Make manual or bulk payments
Export payout reports for accounting

Payment add-ons available for the marketplace:

Stripe Connect
PayPal Adaptive
PayPal Marketplace

This ensures sellers are paid accurately and on time.

8- Mail settings

Control all communication between your marketplace, sellers, and customers. You can:

Customize notification templates
Enable or disable emails for specific actions
Maintain consistent branding in every message

This helps deliver a smooth and professional experience to your vendors and customers.

For more details, visit the blog: https://webkul.com/blog/shopify-multivendor-marketplace-app-smtp-configuration/

9- Translation

Multivendor Marketplace supports international marketplaces through its translation features. You can:

A- Label translation

Rename labels in various sections of the app as per your requirements for sellers.
Translate labels into any language of your choice.
Offer a localized experience to both sellers and customers.
Maintain consistency in branding and terminology across your store.

Refer blog: https://webkul.com/blog/shopify-multivendor-marketplace-label-translations-new-theme/

B- Google Translate Integration

Auto-translate the Admin and Seller panels using Google Translate.
Choose to translate: Only Admin panel, Only Seller panel, and Both panels
Quick setup with a single configuration.

Designed to support a multilingual and global customer base.

Refer blog: https://webkul.com/blog/configuration-updates-multi-vendor-marketplace-for-shopify/#google-translation-for-admin-and-seller-panel

Why Marketplace Owners Are Choosing Webkul’s Multivendor Marketplace?

1 – Simplified Seller Management

Moreover, you have the flexibility to give vendors full autonomy or retain control by approving product listings, inventory changes, and shipping settings before publication.
Other highlights include:

Multivendor Marketplace allows admins to onboard sellers, assign products, manage payouts, and track commissions, all without leaving Shopify.

Automated commission calculations
Invoice management
Individual seller dashboards with real-time notifications

Multivendor Marketplace ensures that even as you scale, managing hundreds of vendors remains streamlined and intuitive.

2 – Feature-Rich & Modular

One of the biggest advantages of the Multivendor Marketplace is its modular architecture.

Unlike rigid solutions, it allows you to selectively implement features that fit your unique business model.

Access a wide range of Feature Apps to extend marketplace functionality.
Benefits are available for both admins and sellers, depending on the feature.
Easily activate Feature Apps via the “Feature Apps” section of the app.
Explore and enable apps based on your business needs, like: Shipping feature app, Seller Membership, Seller Shopify Store Connector, etc.

You can easily extend your marketplace with these features aren’t just powerful, they’re built to mirror the demands of real-world marketplace businesses.

3 – Customizable Seller Panel

From storefront visuals to backend logic, Multivendor Marketplace gives you the flexibility to make your marketplace your own. You can:

Customize seller dashboards and forms
Edit email templates for seller notifications
Change the storefront experience to match your brand

5 – Analytics, Reporting & Transparency

Multivendor Marketplace helps you and your sellers stay informed with detailed reporting tools:

Sales, commission, and payout records by date or vendor
Order breakdowns with product/vendor mapping
Comprehensive dashboard insights are available for both admins and sellers.

Consequently, this enhances visibility into performance metrics, ensuring that decisions are grounded in data rather than guesswork.

6 – Supported by Experts

Behind Multivendor Marketplace is Webkul, a Shopify-certified partner with 10+ years of experience in building scalable marketplace solutions.

Their dedicated support team is ready to assist with:

Live chat and ticket-based support
In-app help and guided setup
Migration planning and onboarding assistance
Customization services for unique business needs

Particularly during a transition from Onport or another platform, Webkul’s team ensures a smooth journey by providing respectful, patient, and professional support throughout.

How to Transition Smoothly from Onport to Multivendor Marketplace

Let’s keep it simple. Here’s the general flow:

Export Your Data from Onport

Start by exporting your vendors and product data in CSV format. For smoother setup, try to retain Shopify product IDs and SKUs to save time during mapping.

2. Install the Multivendor Marketplace App on Shopify

Install Webkul Multivendor Marketplace App from the Shopify App Store, and go through the quick onboarding steps.

3. Add Sellers in Multivendor App

Admin can add sellers manually and in bulk from CSV. You can auto-generate login credentials or manually invite them.

4. Assign Products to Sellers

Multivendor Marketplace allows you to assign products manually or in bulk via CSV. Once done, sellers can log in, update inventory, and start managing their catalogs.

Note: Make sure to download the CSV file and the instruction file from the dashboard and use the instructions as given. Do not add or delete any column in the CSV file.

Enable Any Needed Add-ons

Add feature apps like- Seller Memberships, Shipping features, Seller Buyer Chat, or whatever fits your marketplace. As each add-on is modular, you only pay for what you need.

6. Test & Launch

Once setup is complete, run a few test transactions to confirm everything’s working—then invite sellers to go live.

Future-Ready with Multivendor Marketplace

As Onport prepares to sunset its platform, the shift may feel uncertain, but it also opens doors to stronger, more scalable solutions.

Webkul’s Multivendor Marketplace app for Shopify is built to meet the needs of growing marketplaces, with robust features and seamless Shopify integration.

Whether you’re migrating from Onport or simply re-evaluating your current tech stack, it’s important to consider solutions that offer long-term scalability and flexibility.

Multivendor Marketplace offers the clarity, flexibility, and support you need to keep your marketplace running smoothly.

With a proven track record, customizable options, and dedicated onboarding assistance, your transition can be not just seamless, but a step forward in the evolution of your business.

Now’s the time to make the switch with confidence.